Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP

Neilyb · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

On our first day in the Chobe National Park the guide told us they had seen no Leopards for 2 months, then after 30 minutes....

5D, 70-300 IS + 1.4 kenko TC, f7.1, ISO 500, 1/200sec

tommykjensen · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

Beautiful. Excellent photos.

Becca · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

Wow! Those are incredible shots! I especially love the third one. Looks like he wasn't too happy to have company! I hope we are as lucky when we are there. Thanks for sharing these.

Neilyb · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

Cheers guys. He was the only one we saw in two weeks in Africa (Kruger, Chobe and Okavango) and had the pleasure of his company for about 40 minutes as he wandered around.

Az2Africa · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

Great shots ! We didn't see much other than Elephants in Chobe. Our Leopard was in Moremi. Botswana is wonderful. Unlike East Africa, there aren't 14 other trucks pulling up at the same time to disturb the animals or shooting.

AdamJL · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

My God, Neil. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. These leopard shots of yours are stunning... absolutely stunning.
It was the one animal we didn't see (much of) when on Safari. How I envy you! I'd be interested to see the original Raw/jpegs if you have them?

EOSAddict · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

Great shots - my favourite big cat! #2 and #3 are the best IMHO

Edit: Does this mean I'm guilty in dimitri's eyes of 'ohhing and ahhing' too much?

Neilyb · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

Great shots ! We didn't see much other than Elephants in Chobe. Our Leopard was in Moremi. Botswana is wonderful. Unlike East Africa, there aren't 14 other trucks pulling up at the same time to disturb the animals or shooting.

We stayed at the Chobe Game lodge and it is the only lodge in the Park, so just a couple of vehicles at any one time.

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Originally Posted by AdamJL

My God, Neil. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. These leopard shots of yours are stunning... absolutely stunning.
It was the one animal we didn't see (much of) when on Safari. How I envy you! I'd be interested to see the original Raw/jpegs if you have them?

Not sure.....

I'll have a look at converting one or two with no settings.

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Originally Posted by EOSAddict

Great shots - my favourite big cat! #2 and #3 are the best IMHO

Edit: Does this mean I'm guilty in dimitri's eyes of 'ohhing and ahhing' too much?

I am quite happy for people to 'ooo' and 'aaah', it means people like the shots, up to you

But if there is a flaw in the picture I would like to know.

pttenn · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

My gosh, in that third one he looks like he is charging you! Wonderful pictures!
Karen

sjafari · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

those are all great, especially the third one

Neilyb · 15th of December 2006 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by pttenn

My gosh, in that third one he looks like he is charging you! Wonderful pictures!
Karen

He seemed quite comfy with the Jeep, totally at ease

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjafari

those are all great, especially the third one

Thanks

silvex · 16th of December 2006 (Sat)

Just plain stunning. I like #3 and #4.

Kiddpsychotic · 16th of December 2006 (Sat)

Excellent shots nice work.

Neilyb · 16th of December 2006 (Sat)

Glad you like them

bromm · 17th of December 2006 (Sun)

I am quite happy for people to 'ooo' and 'aaah', it means people like the shots, up to you

But if there is a flaw in the picture I would like to know.

one big flaw... I didn't take these..

fantastic shots, thanks for sharing.

15th of December 2006 (Fri)	#1
Neilyb Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 3,162	Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP On our first day in the Chobe National Park the guide told us they had seen no Leopards for 2 months, then after 30 minutes.... 5D, 70-300 IS + 1.4 kenko TC, f7.1, ISO 500, 1/200sec __________________ Push the saturation until their eyes bleed...then you know it is just right! http://www.neilburton.de

15th of December 2006 (Fri)	#5
Az2Africa Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Scottsdale, Arizona USA Posts: 3,446 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Great shots ! We didn't see much other than Elephants in Chobe. Our Leopard was in Moremi. Botswana is wonderful. Unlike East Africa, there aren't 14 other trucks pulling up at the same time to disturb the animals or shooting. __________________ "If you're not living on the edge. You're taking up too much room !" My Gear Arizona's POTN Flickr Gallery

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AdamJL Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: wherever my wallet can take me Posts: 3,458	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP My God, Neil. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. These leopard shots of yours are stunning... absolutely stunning. It was the one animal we didn't see (much of) when on Safari. How I envy you! I'd be interested to see the original Raw/jpegs if you have them? __________________ 5D \| 40D \| 17-40 \| 24-105 \| 50 1.4 \| 85 1.8 \| 70-300 \| 100-400 \| 300 2.8 \| 500 4 More Stuff

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EOSAddict Book Committee Immortal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Preston, Lancashire, England Posts: 5,960 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Great shots - my favourite big cat! #2 and #3 are the best IMHO Edit: Does this mean I'm guilty in dimitri's eyes of 'ohhing and ahhing' too much? __________________ Al My Gear, My Website: www.e-ScapePhotography.co.uk

15th of December 2006 (Fri)	#9
pttenn Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8,129 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP My gosh, in that third one he looks like he is charging you! Wonderful pictures! Karen __________________ Canon 50D, 40D, Tokina 12-24,Canon 18-55,Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 50 1.8,Canon 75-300 5.6, Canon 200 2.8 L, Canon 300 f/4L IS, Canon 400 f/5.6 L, Bogen monopod and Sunpak Tripod with manfrotto Pistol ball grip.

15th of December 2006 (Fri)	#2
tommykjensen The Admin Dane "Nobody is safe!" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark. Posts: 17,125	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Beautiful. Excellent photos. __________________ Best Regards Tommy My Photos -=- My Facebook -=- My equipment GAPS Africa I 2007 photos -=- GAPS Africa II 2008 photos -=- GAPS = Great African Photo Safari My marketplace feedback click here. IMPORTANT: Image posting rules updated - please read.

15th of December 2006 (Fri)	#3
Becca Lady in Red Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 6,928 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Wow! Those are incredible shots! I especially love the third one. Looks like he wasn't too happy to have company! I hope we are as lucky when we are there. Thanks for sharing these. __________________ Becca "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." ~ Saint Augustine *Gear List*

15th of December 2006 (Fri)	#4
Neilyb Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 3,162	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Cheers guys. He was the only one we saw in two weeks in Africa (Kruger, Chobe and Okavango) and had the pleasure of his company for about 40 minutes as he wandered around. __________________ Push the saturation until their eyes bleed...then you know it is just right! http://www.neilburton.de

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sjafari Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 507 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP those are all great, especially the third one __________________ -Shehab- http://www.fotojafari.net 5Dii, 16-35/2.8ii, 24-70/2.8, 135/2

16th of December 2006 (Sat)	#12
silvex Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 6,021 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Just plain stunning. I like #3 and #4.

16th of December 2006 (Sat)	#13
Kiddpsychotic Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 423 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Excellent shots nice work. __________________ *Psychotic Productions Inc.* *"A mind is a terrible thing to have"*

16th of December 2006 (Sat)	#14
Neilyb Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 3,162	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP Glad you like them __________________ Push the saturation until their eyes bleed...then you know it is just right! http://www.neilburton.de

17th of December 2006 (Sun)	#15
bromm Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2006 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 6,903 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP I am quite happy for people to 'ooo' and 'aaah', it means people like the shots, up to you But if there is a flaw in the picture I would like to know. one big flaw... I didn't take these.. fantastic shots, thanks for sharing. __________________ Trevor Wadman Canon 40D/350D Canon 400L F/5.6, Canon 70-200L F/4 non IS. Tamron 100-300,Canon 18-55 Kit Lens. Canon 1.4 II Extender, Canon 430EX speedlight.

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